FFA Emblem and History Quiz

FFA Emblem

• The FFA emblem includes the words "Agricultural Education"
• The FFA emblem signifies labor and tillage of the soil through the plow
• The FFA emblem contains an ear of corn which represents the product of toil
• The FFA emblem features the rising sun symbolizing progress, and a blue and gold color scheme

FFA History

• The National Future Farmer magazine began circulating in 1952
• The FFA received its federal charter in 1950
• The FFA Foundation is administered by a 19-member board of trustees
• The FFA Mission:
  • Strengthen the confidence of agriculture students
  • Promote intelligent choices and establishment of an agricultural career
  • Promote healthy lifestyles
  • Encourage excellence in scholarship

FFA Procedures

• The FFA Pledge concludes with members facing the Sentinel station
• Members may retain active membership until the fourth National convention following graduation from high school
• Official policy regarding the use and authorization of the FFA emblem is contained in the official FFA manual
• The FFA promotes wise management of economic, environmental, and human relations and social interaction

FFA Membership

• FFA membership comes to an end when a member reaches 21 years of age
• Honorary American degree recipients may wear the gold emblem pin

FFA Degrees

• To qualify for the American FFA degree, you must have been an active member for a minimum of 3 years
• To receive the State FFA degree, you must have been an active member for 2 years
• Honorary members are added to the chapter members by the Secretary
• Chapter degree candidates should be able to lead a group discussion for 10 minutes

FFA Programs

• The "seeds of hope" program was launched in 2000
• The National FFA supply service began in 1948
• The National FFA Convention band began in 1928
• The Ag Ed center dedication took place in 1996

Miscellaneous

• The National FFA homepage is www.ffa.org
• The WLC conference hosts seven one-week conferences over the course of the summer
• The Bylaws are a part of the Constitution of the National FFA Organization
• The official salute of the New Mexico FFA Association is the “O” Hail New Mexico
• The National Council for Agricultural Education is housed in Indianapolis
• The NFA emblem had the outline of a plow.

New Mexico FFA

• The New Mexico FFA Association's Board of Trustees is the legal governing body
• The 2023-2024 New Mexico FFA State President was Jordan Hamill
• The current New Mexico State FFA Officer team consists of Brandon Larranaga, Micah Lightfoot, Kynzi Creighton, Grady Hodnett, and Deny Atchley
• The 2022-2023 New Mexico State President was Grady Hodnett

National FFA

• The 2023-2024 National FFA Western Region Vice President is Kynzi Creighton
• The 2010-2011 National Western Regional Vice President elect was Ryan Best
• There are currently 49 proficiency awards and each state winner receives a $100 check from national FFA
• The National FFA Executive Secretary must be an employee of a state agency that directs or supervises a program of agricultural education

Other

• Skirts are more appropriate for indoor female official dress
• The gavel is a symbol of authority and order
• Agriculture is the historic foundation of our country’s strength
• FFA promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people
• The FFA Foundation provides funding for the FFA handbook
• The Advisor is responsible for invocations at camp

Test your knowledge on the FFA emblem and its significance in agricultural education. This quiz covers the history of the FFA, including its charter and mission. Dive into the details that shape the Future Farmers of America and their values.